Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent a letter to all children in Vietnam and Vietnamese children overseas, sharing the joy with them on the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar, which falls on September 13 this year. (Photo: VNA)

Sending his affection and best wishes to the children, the Party and State leader said he is happy to see the children study hard and actively join in social activities, with many of them winning prizes at international and national competitions, thus bringing fame to the country and fostering hope and trust in young generations who are future owners of the country.

“This year, Vietnam and other countries in the world mark the 30 years of the UN Convention on the Right of the Child, and the Party, State, schools, families and society have always cared for and created the best conditions for children to grow up in a safe and healthy environment, as well as have all their rights ensured,” the Party leader and President wrote in the letter.

He expressed his wish that the children continue to follow the five teachings of President Ho Chi Minh, respect grandparents and parents and teachers, help those in disadvantaged circumstances and study well in order to contribute to building the country when growing up.

The leader also wished all children a joyful and meaningful Mid-Autumn festival.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar, which falls on September 13 this year, is also called a children’s festival in Vietnam. Many activities are held for children on this day, including gatherings to decorate fruit trays, lantern parades, lion dances, and gift giving.